"An ambush! How could this be?!" Tang Tang exclaimed in shock. "Oh no, could it be that Germinal discovered us all along, but didn't make a move just to lull us into a false sense of security, waiting for this opportunity to wipe us all out?!"
Dannina retorted angrily, "What's the use of hindsight?"
After the support team infiltrated the Germinal territory, they were not attacked and everything went smoothly. They thought their whereabouts had not been discovered, but little did they know that it was a trap!
The situation suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse!
More than ten hours ago, the leader secretly dispatched some troops from the western, northern, and southern parts of the encirclement to march ahead and ambush in this desert. If Han Xiao successfully broke through from the New Stone Wasteland, he would lie in ambush on the only way.
Han Xiao didn't get any news about this operation from the forum because there were no players among the troops mobilized. The leader remembered Cerberus's guess: if Zero was Inhuman, perhaps Inhuman had a special way of communicating with each other. To be on the safe side, the leader didn't use any Inhuman this time, inadvertently keeping the operation a secret.
The leader's temporary command center is not the headquarters, but this place!
We've been waiting patiently for this opportunity for a long time!
In the distance, on a sand dune, the chief stood with his hands behind his back, his long trench coat billowing in the sand, his expression as always hidden behind a mask. Behind him, dozens of executives stood in a line, their eyes gleaming like hawks and wolves, like hunters waiting for their prey to fall into a trap.
Their eyes locked on each other from afar; they had finally met!
The leader's chilling voice rang out again through the communicator:
"You want to fight me? Well, I'm right here. Do you dare come?"
Han Xiao sighed, "Well done..."
The leader's move was both unexpected and yet perfectly logical. Last night's phone call with the leader was not only him testing the leader, but the leader was also testing him; each of them harbored their own ulterior motives.
As the prey, to execute a flawless plan on the enemy's home turf is extremely demanding. It's impossible to completely control the enemy's reactions. Han Xiao was facing an almost inescapable trap, and given his limited resources, achieving this much was already quite remarkable.
After tricking the leader so many times, he finally got his revenge this time!
If he weren't in the victim's position, Han Xiao would almost have applauded, cheered, and whistled for the leader.
That's so difficult, so touching!
No plan is foolproof; unexpected situations will always arise, and when faced with a situation where there is no escape but to act recklessly, strength becomes the only reliance. Han Xiao's schemes are basically aimed at gaining power. He is currently at the upper limit of version 1.0, just one step away from breaking through the level 60 mark.
The situation presents both danger and opportunity.
Approximately ten Grade C superhumans versus a well-equipped army of several thousand plus fifty executive officers!
"So what if it's a direct confrontation? Come on."
Han Xiao remained calm, turned off the communication, and used the several tens of seconds of buffer time before the two sides clashed to check his own status.
"The Viper Mod has 61% durability remaining, approximately 4200 armor points, and over 3800 health points, roughly 87% remaining. Its condition is above average."
In the taskbar, the extra rewards from the breakout battle have been credited, and the [Limit Trial] progress has reached 815/2000.
"The enemy has a large number of troops and fierce firepower. Our advantage lies in the strong individual combat strength, which allows us to suppress the enemy in high-end combat." Han Xiao secretly calculated, hoping that his teammates who had not yet appeared would perform well.
A new task suddenly appeared on the panel.
[You have triggered a Grade C special mission, [The Traitor's Counterattack]!]
[Mission Requirements: Defeat the leader of the Germinal Organization, with a damage output rate of at least 60%.]
[Quest Reward: Draw two boss skills or feats.]
Han Xiao's eyes flashed, "Achieving at least 60% output is a bit difficult."
Han Xiao pondered to himself. He hadn't fought the leader yet and hadn't seen the other's attributes, but the leader, like Bennett, was a protagonist in the story of Planet Aquamarine, so he must be exceptionally strong. In his current state, let alone defeating the leader, he would have difficulty even taking away a third of the leader's health if he didn't fight desperately.
The battlefield was full of distractions, so there might not be a chance to face the leader one-on-one. However, although the mission was difficult, the rewards made Han Xiao envious.
He could draw two abilities from the leader, either skills or specialties. As one of the planet's main characters, the leader definitely had template specialties or skills, and might even have the legendary protagonist's halo of super high luck. If he could draw one, he'd be set! However, he then recalled the miserable state of Meng and _Tu_Shuya, and said uncertainly, "Hmm... he should have Lucky Halo, right?"
At this moment, the feeling of being pushed back in their seats intensified, and all three vehicles accelerated simultaneously, charging towards the enemy.
Tang Tang said in a deep voice, "Everyone, prepare for battle!"
"This is an opportunity to wipe out Zero and the high-end combat forces of the Six Nations in one fell swoop."
On the sand dune, the leader looked down at the three heavily armored off-road vehicles approaching.
He only had a dozen or so hours to mobilize his troops. Vehicles that were too cumbersome to move like tanks were not feasible. The main force of the ambush consisted of several thousand soldiers and temporary positions, forming a fire coverage, followed by a dozen armed helicopters, and finally the leader himself and dozens of executive officers as high-end combat power.
"Fire!"
Suddenly, gunfire erupted like thunderclaps from a clear sky. A dense hail of bullets rained down from all directions, filling every inch of space. The support troops surrounding the center were like trapped beasts fighting for their lives. At that moment, an oval-shaped, semi-transparent purple energy shield opened, enveloping the three vehicles. A barrage of bullets exploded one after another on the energy shield, which flickered incessantly, as if it might disappear at any moment. Yet, the three vehicles remained completely unharmed.
The high-speed movement and the billowing smoke from the explosion left a trail of black smoke, resembling a charging trajectory. Mines were buried beneath the desert, and the explosions sent sandstorms flying, dimming the light of the energy shield.
The energy shield originated from the car to the left rear, from the supernatural power of an unknown teammate. Under the protection of the energy shield, the group approached the Germinal Squad without any major incident.
"Ordifenna, [Purple Light Protector] Fardrod." The leader spoke calmly. He remembered all the famous and renowned experts from the Six Nations and could guess who they were at a glance. He also had a complete grasp of the identities of the potential opponents who might attend.
As the support troops were about to storm the position, the leader remained calm and adjusted his formation, avoiding direct confrontation and employing a strategy of attrition through encirclement and harassment. He had known from the beginning that ordinary troops could not stop a group of powerful superhumans from approaching, and he was prepared for this.
The support troops rushed into the position, only to find themselves mired in mud. The leader's eyes flashed, "Let me see, who else is there?"
"Go!" Dannina was the first to get out of the car, unleashing Explosive Flame of flames that turned the first three machine gun positions into fireballs, with burning figures fleeing in panic.
The driver, Aropaigo, was Shanu. Shanu are born with battle-like markings on their skin, and these markings now glowed brightly, turning into a blinding red light that spread across his skin. His body swelled, bursting through his clothes, transforming him into a small giant over four meters tall, possessing the ability to transform, charging around like a tank. Meanwhile, in the same vehicle, Tang Tang rubbed her hands together, creating miniature dragon whirlwinds that rapidly expanded after shedding their grip, whipping up the sand and turning it into a sandstorm that disrupted the Germinal formations, lifting figures into the air.
Besides these three, people also disembarked from the other two vehicles. One was a mech warrior dressed in heavy mechanical armor, resembling a rhinoceros. His weapon was a long-handled, mechanically constructed hammer with a jet booster on the head to increase its power. He swung it with tremendous force. On the other side, a new team member let out a piercing shriek, and a rustling sound came from the ground. Then, various desert insects burst out of the sand, like a swarm of insects, tearing at the Germinal soldiers. It turned out to be the ability to summon beasts, and the effect was much more powerful than Han Xiao's half-baked [Call of the Wild]. Fardrod, who had just released a purple energy shield to protect everyone, continued to shield them from bullets and stray bullets.
Dozens of Germinal executives stepped forward to meet the enemy. Although these experts from the Six Nations were strong, the executives had a numerical advantage, and their cooperation was not to be underestimated. The situation immediately became intense.
The superhumans used their powers without restraint, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.
Han Xiao helped Hela, who had regained some strength, out of Hila car and discovered that almost all the experts from the Six Nations were familiar faces—celebrities from Planet Aquamarine!
These people are the top combatants of their respective countries. In the past, players had to raise their faction reputation to a very high level in order to get in touch with these high-level NPCs. Now, these powerful figures whom he had never met before have gathered together, all to help him.
Han Xiao has been operating for so long that his influence is extraordinary.
At least in this war, he was a key figure contested by various parties.
So far, all the experts who have appeared have been within the leader's expectations. In the pre-prepared plan, the ambushing troops will suffer heavy losses, but this small team can be wiped out, causing the Six Nations to suffer devastating losses!
The leader spotted Han Xiao from afar, and his eyes sharpened instantly, as if he had spotted prey. He strode over, and with each step, the dark purple flames expanded wildly like a raging fire.
He dreamed of smashing Han Xiao's head with his own hands.
The Germinal Leader possessed unfathomable strength, causing the superhumans from the Six Nations present to appear more or less solemn and on high alert.
"Can you take care of yourself?" Han Xiao asked without turning his head. Since the leader had taken the initiative to approach him, whether for personal reasons or for the greater good, he wouldn't back down. He'd fight back head-on if he wanted to; who was afraid of whom?
"No problem," Hila said through gritted teeth.
Han Xiao nodded, took a deep breath, and adjusted himself to his peak condition. Just as he was about to step towards the leader, a powerful aura that moved everyone surged into the sky from the other side, breaking through the oppressive feeling brought by the leader and attracting everyone's attention!
A familiar figure stepped out of the last car, with meticulously styled hair, a weathered yet resolute face, neat and tailored casual clothes, and a white aura emanating from him.
Bennett!
The leader was shocked, and his eyes widened in shock.
How come the leader of the Dark Net Organization is also among the support troops?!
The leader never expected that a high-ranking leader of a normally neutral major power would personally take such a dangerous risk! In his plan, the opponent should be a master from the Six Nations. Bennett's appearance was completely unexpected. Misjudging the opponent's strength would lead the entire plan to an unknown outcome, and the original possibilities would be completely rendered useless!
Not only that, four more high-level superhumans who did not belong to the Six Nations got off the car. Two of them were other high-end combatants from the Dark Net Organization, whose strength was no less than that of the experts from the Six Nations. The other two were acquaintances of Han Xiao, Hannes and Vernina, whom he had met in Red Maple. Han Xiao had received a hidden main quest from them. The two nodded to Han Xiao in greeting.
All the powerful figures I knew have arrived!
Han Xiao stopped in his tracks, surprised, and asked, "What are you doing here? And why are you mixed in with the support forces of the Six Nations?"
Bennett glared at him irritably, still resentful that Han Xiao had concealed his identity and deceived him, so he didn't want to talk.
The Dark Net remained neutral in this war. After Han Xiao's identity was exposed, Bennett suddenly saw hope for ending the war ahead of time, and the intelligence that Han Xiao stole from the Germinal headquarters was the key.
Bennett's initial intention in building the Sanctuary was to protect lives. If the war could be ended sooner, more lives could be saved and more innocent people could be prevented from sacrificing themselves. Because Han Xiao showed him a new possibility, Bennett finally changed his stance and chose to intervene in the war! The Dark Net had no resources to intervene, so he helped in his personal capacity. Thus, he came and set off with the Six Nations support force, also bringing along a group of helpers!
Bennett and the others are Han Xiao's true allies!
Skill breeds daring; Bennett dared to venture into danger alone because he had absolute confidence in his abilities.
He is recognized by all factions on Planet Aquamarine as one of the strongest superhumans!
"He's in my hands." Bennett looked at the leader, strolling leisurely, seemingly oblivious to the hail of bullets around him.
The leader's eyes darkened; the situation had once again taken him by surprise, and he was filled with Fury.
Bennett blocked his way, seemingly determined to protect Han Xiao. Without getting rid of Bennett, the leader knew he had no chance to deal with Han Xiao.
"The renowned Germinal Organization, rumored to have an unfathomable leader, and very few have witnessed your full power. It seems today is my lucky day." Bennett wore a calm, confident smile, but his tone was firm and resolute.
"Anyone who wants to mess with me, did they even ask me?!"
The leader remained silent, gradually transitioning from walking to running, and then into a phantom as fast as a black meteor. Bennett, not to be outdone, charged forward, enveloped in a thick white aura.
With Han Xiao's keen eye, he could tell that Bennett had used [Willpower Burning]. With his Lucky Halo, the critical hit rate was definitely five times higher!
Black and purple clashed violently with white!
Rumble--
Like a thunderbolt striking a volcano, a deafening roar erupted from nowhere, and nearby ordinary soldiers clutched their bleeding ears and collapsed in agony.
The protagonists of two planets clash fiercely!